How Do You Resurface A Concrete Foundation?
A concrete foundation can becomet cracked over time as a building and the ground settle. Veinous cracks start to appear along the foundation or floor and require touch ups especially to maintain the value and beauty of a home. These cracked foundations can be found commonly on driveways. Resurfacing them can become a large-scale maintenance job, depending on the size of the foundation. Wash the surface a hose to create a clean surface. For deep oil or chemical stains, clean with steam powdered chemicals. Apply primer to any cracks with a paint brush. There are a variety of primers available for priming concrete. Acrylic primers are more basic primers, whereas epoxy and silane penetrating sealer are primers used for protecting against more chemical and temperature abused areas common in industrial environments. Apply fabric. Thin membranes or fabric can be purchased at hardware stores and are specifically used to reinforce cracks in concrete. Cut sections from the fabrics in roughly the